Match List-I with List-II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is D

The correct match for the National Parks and their famous conserved fauna is:
(A) Kuno → (IV) Cheetah Kuno National Park is known for the reintroduction of cheetahs in India as part of the Cheetah Reintroduction Program.
(B) Gir → (III) Lion Gir National Park in Gujarat is the only home to the Asiatic lions.
(C) Kaziranga → (II) One-horned Rhino Kaziranga National Park in Assam is famous for its population of the Indian one-horned rhinoceros.
(D) Bhitarkanika → (I) Crocodile Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha is renowned for its conservation of saltwater crocodiles.
Thus, the correct sequence is (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I).
Key Points: 1. Kuno National Park is vital for wildlife translocation and biodiversity restoration efforts.
2. Gir National Park is a critical habitat for the Asiatic lion and represents unique dry deciduous forests.
3. Kaziranga National Park holds the highest density of one-horned rhinos and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
4. Bhitarkanika National Park is a Ramsar site and supports one of the largest populations of saltwater crocodiles in India.
Additional Knowledge: · Cheetah Reintroduction Program: A significant wildlife conservation effort to reintroduce cheetahs into Kuno National Park, bringing back a species extinct in India since 1952.
· Asiatic Lions in Gir: Gir is the only place where Asiatic lions exist in the wild, and intensive conservation measures have been implemented here.
· Kaziranga's Rhinos: Poaching threats to the one-horned rhino are mitigated by robust anti-poaching policies in the park.
· Bhitarkanika Crocodiles: The park is also known for its mangroves and estuarine ecosystems, which support diverse flora and fauna, apart from crocodiles.